US govt watchdog to review release of Epstein files
The US Department of Justice's internal watchdog is reviewing the department's compliance with a law mandating the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Longer truce in Lebanon as Trump seeks ‘best’ Iran deal
Washington has helped broker an extended ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah but President Donald Trump says he won't be rushed into making a deal with Iran.
EU approves a massive loan package to help Ukraine
War-ravaged Ukraine will receive a multibillion-dollar support package, as the European Union finally approves a loan after Hungary lifted its veto.
Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US
It is not yet clear how the latest wildfires started in Georgia, but the conditions have prompted the US state's first-ever burn ban.
Iran firms grip on Hormuz after US calls off attacks
Iran has fired on three ships and seized two of them as it denies agreeing to President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension and slams a continued US blockade.
Russian oil pipeline reopening unblocks EU loan
The EU officials approved the massive loan to Ukraine shortly after a pipeline bringing Russian oil to Hungary was reopened.
EU envoys meet in hopes of approving loan to Ukraine
European Union officials are optimistic of to authorise a massive, long-delayed loan to support Ukraine's military and financial needs for the next two years.
Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal
The Peter Mandelson vetting scandal has rocked British politics, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to face more questions in parliament.
Global Shift to Green Power Leaves Coal in the Shadows
For the first time in modern history, renewable energy sources have overtaken the world’s growing demand for electricity. Led by a record-breaking year for solar in China and India, clean power now makes up more than one-third of the global electricity mix. For a sun-drenched state like Queensland, this global shift offers a promising blueprint for our own energy future.
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Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks
Iran is intensifying its assault on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two vessels and complicating faltering efforts to resume Washington-Tehran talks.
Russia ‘has taken 1700 square km’ of Ukraine in 2026
Russia's most senior general says his forces have taken 80 Ukrainian settlements and more than 1700 square kilometres of territory so far in 2026.
Embattled NZ PM Luxon wins shock confidence vote
Labour is challenging National to reveal the vote count in a surprise partyroom confidence vote in Chris Luxon, the New Zealand prime minister.
Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia in Gaza Strip
Medics say two people have been killed in separate Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, as progress on ceasefire deal stalls.
Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson
A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.
US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain
Iranian leaders are "positively reviewing" participation in peace talks with the US despite earlier ruling them out, as a ceasefire nears its end.
Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes
Japan has downgraded tsunami warnings triggered after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in waters off its northeast coast.
Ukraine pushes for European missile defence system
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his government is in talks with other countries to create a "European anti-ballistic missile defence system".
US gunman kills seven of his children and another child
A gunman in Louisiana has killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two women in a domestic violence attack.
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World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship
The fate of the Mideast ceasefire is in doubt as Tehran says it won't participate in a second round of negotiations after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship.
US, Iran cite progress as uncertainty hangs over Hormuz
Neither side has offered any specifics about the state of negotiations on the Iran war, days before a fragile ceasefire is set to expire.
Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot
A series of recent strikes on Russia's oil logistics has reduced total daily oil shipments by about 880,000 barrels.
‘Outraged’: UNICEF says Gaza water truck drivers killed
Two truck drivers who were delivering clean water to people in Gaza were killed by Israeli fire, the UN children's agency says.
Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries, Baltic Sea port
Ukraine's troops have stepped up attacks on Russian oil depots and refineries - key sources of revenue for Moscow's war budget.
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran are locked in a stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reversing a move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass.
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has had her sentence reduced as part of a broad amnesty by the country's new president who ousted her.
Second Turkish school shooting death toll rises to 10
A tenth victim has died after Turkey's second school shooting in the same week, with police arresting dozens of would-be copycat shooters.
Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other cities, three dead
Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing two people, and the southeastern city of Dnipro, killing one.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz now open after Lebanon deal
Iran's foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz is declared open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of a 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
Russian strikes across Ukraine in worst attack of 2026
Russia has hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more.
Russian missiles target civilians in Ukrainian capital
Russia has attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles, targeting infrastructure as well as residential areas in the capital Kyiv.
Hopes for Iran war deal grow but nuclear issues hanging
The US and Iran feel good about resuming talks to end the Middle East war, but differences remain over Iran's nuclear program.